WA governor: Passage of income tax could slip to 2027

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 555

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson warned Tuesday that the income tax Democratic state lawmakers are pressing to approve in the next nine days might have to wait until next year.

The governor and lawmakers have been unable to resolve differences over how to use revenue from the tax.

Ferguson said he is “hopeful” an agreement can be reached by the end of the session March 12. “I am committed to making sure we get this right, …

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